Must-see restaurants in Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Brentwood & Westwood

  • Eataly LA

    Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Brentwood & Westwood

    Opened in 2017, LA's branch of this multistory Italian megamarket and restaurant hall is so big that it offers maps at the entrance. Stall after stall…

  • Hamasaku

    Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Brentwood & Westwood

    It doesn't get much more LA than this. Upscale and buzzy, Hamasaku combines two local obsessions, sushi and the entertainment industry (one-time super…

  • Joss Cuisine

    Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Brentwood & Westwood

    With fans including Barbra Streisand, Gwenyth Paltrow and Jackie Chan, this warm, intimate nosh spot serves up superlative, MSG-free Chinese cuisine at…

  • Fundamental LA

    Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Brentwood & Westwood

    This modernist-minimalist neighborhood bistro nails the, uh, fundamentals, then elevates them. Lunch focuses on sandwiches and salads (our favorite:…

  • Blockheads

    Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Brentwood & Westwood

    'Snow cream' is the thing here: neither ice cream nor shaved ice, but something in between. Imagine a block of ice milk (some in Asian-inspired flavors…

  • Necco

    Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Brentwood & Westwood

    If your idea of Japanese cooking is sushi, tempura and teriyaki, this cheerful, minimalist, good-for-you storefront will be a pleasant surprise. The…

  • B Sweet Dessert Bar

    Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Brentwood & Westwood

    Dessert fans flock to this hip, adorable storefront in Sawtelle Japantown for its weekly-changing selection of bread pudding from over 40 flavors: maple…

  • Kazunori

    Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Brentwood & Westwood

    The folks behind the popular Sugarfish mini-chain bring you this sushi hand-roll specialty shop in Westwood Village. Behind the minimalist, square, wooden…

  • Chinchikurin

    Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Brentwood & Westwood

    Okonomiyaki (thick, savory Japanese pancakes filled with veggies, meat and noodles) may sound odd to the uninitiated, but not to fans of the Sawtelle…

  • Marguame Udon

    Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Brentwood & Westwood

    Why should ramen lovers have all the fun? If the lines out the door here are any indication, udon (thick wheat noodles) are next. At the Sawtelle…

  • Momed

    Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Brentwood & Westwood

    Yes, it has traditional Mediterranean dishes covered, but Momed (short for Modern Mediterranean) also melts avocado into its hummus, crafts shawarma from…

  • Farmshop

    Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Brentwood & Westwood

    Beemer-steering girlfriends, celebrities and the generically cool flock to this farm-to-table kitchen, complete with attached gourmet deli. Locally…

  • Honor Bar

    Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Brentwood & Westwood

    Sharing the same owners as its bigger neighbor, South Beverly Grill, this smart, handsome bar serves smashing cocktails, sandwiches, burgers and sushi to…

  • Sayuri Sushi

    Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Brentwood & Westwood

    This intimate, casual sushi bar bustles with lunchtime office workers. Behind the counter, bantering sushi masters prepare silky sushi and sashimi using…

  • Westside Tavern

    Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Brentwood & Westwood

    Modern, woody, warm – this gastropub is a good standby if you're catching a film at the adjoining Landmark Theatres. The menu's focus is quality comfort…

  • Grill on the Alley

    Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Brentwood & Westwood

    A back-alley marble, oak and leather steak house where Hollywood heavyweights – who flock here from nearby agencies – slug it out over lunch. While it's…

  • South Beverly Grill

    Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Brentwood & Westwood

    With its handsome bar and red leather booths peppered with movie execs talking shop, this dim, buzzing restaurant offers a genuine slice of Beverly Hills…

  • Fred's Beverly Hills

    Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Brentwood & Westwood

    Perched on the top floor of Barneys department store, mid-century-inspired Fred's is a hit with on-point lunching girlfriends and power suits. Call ahead…

  • Chaumont Bakery & Cafe

    Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Brentwood & Westwood

    Owned by a true-bleu French couple, this pretty patisserie serves fabulous croissants (opt for the almond version), pain au chocolat and other too-cute-to…

  • Tsujita LA

    Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Brentwood & Westwood

    This super-popular noodle joint is famed for its barbecued pork ramen, the broth of which is simmered for 60 hours to produce a heavier, more robust…

  • Bedford & Burns

    Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Brentwood & Westwood

    A sumptuous bistro with classic decor, booths on the street-side patio and a seasonal menu that favors American and Mediterranean flavors. Start with…

  • Cabbage Patch

    Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Brentwood & Westwood

    This busy, fast-food-style place won't be winning awards for atmosphere anytime soon, but you're here for fresh, tasty, wallet-friendly salads, sandwiches…

  • Diddy Riese

    Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Brentwood & Westwood

    This Westwood institution has been in business since 1983 thanks to a simple formula: ice-cream sandwiches made before your eyes, packed between two fresh…

  • Shamshiri

    Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Brentwood & Westwood

    One of a string of Persian kitchens, these guys bake their own pita, which they use to wrap chicken, beef and lamb shwarma, kebabs and falafel served with…

  • Yakitoriya

    Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Brentwood & Westwood

    Simple and real, this chef-owned and family-operated yakitori (Japanese grilled chicken) joint crafts the most tender and savory grilled-chicken skewers…

  • Nate ̓n Al

    Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Brentwood & Westwood

    Dapper seniors, chatty girlfriends, busy execs and even Larry King have kept this New York–style nosh spot busy since 1945. The huge menu brims with…

  • Native Foods

    Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Brentwood & Westwood

    Burgers, sandwiches, salads – the menu reads like any typical diner, with one notable difference: no animal products will ever find their way into this…

  • Napa Valley Grille

    Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Brentwood & Westwood

    Preppy, but not stuffy, this polished, split-level restaurant showcases West Coast produce in dishes such as organic black quinoa with toasted almonds,…

  • Coral Tree Cafe

    Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Brentwood & Westwood

    One of the most popular lunch spots in Brentwood, where Tuscan spinach salads are tossed with caramelized walnuts, and grilled portobello sandwiches are…